(a) The Director and City Forester shall have the right to plant, maintain and remove trees and shrubs existing in any public places so as to ensure the public safety, or to preserve the function or beauty of such public place.
(b) The Director and City Forester is also given the continuing right to remove any tree or part thereof which is in any unsafe condition, or which by reason of its location, or nature is injurious or detrimental to other public improvements or infected with any fungus, insect, or other pest or disease which otherwise cannot be controlled.
(Ord. 2013-224. Passed 1-6-14.)